Air Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera)
Air Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) is a vigorous, twining vine producing aerial tubers. It is cultivated for its edible tubers and also grown as an ornamental.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hot climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but allow the top inch to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy.
Soil
Requires well-drained, fertile soil. A rich loam is ideal.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C. Protect from frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hot climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but allow the top inch to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy.
Requires well-drained, fertile soil. A rich loam is ideal.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Category
Vegetable, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-15 m
Spread
2-5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
The plant dies back to the ground in winter, regrowing from tubers in spring.
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderDioscoreales
- familyDioscoreaceae
- genusDioscorea
- speciesDioscorea bulbifera
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes